This statue is the only female representation of Rome's "talking statues."

The spot where the fascist dictator made some of his most famous speeches including declaring war on Britain and France.

Hundreds of lucky felines haunt the ruins where Caesar was murdered.

A 15th-century monumental Latin inscription on this house celebrates Lorenzo Manilio's love for Rome.

This small church was constructed over the ruins of three temples dating to the Roman Republic.

This ancient market is often referred to as the oldest shopping mall in the world.

This pun was simply waiting to come to life, and one defense contractor made it so.

Those with a sharp eye can find the hidden image of a German Shepherd on the memorial's Mural Wall.

When you can't get to the Pacific, just go to Florida.

One of Ireland's most infamous prisons for rebels including men, women and children.

The gorgeous library at Trinity College is home to remarkable treasures of Irish identity.

A Looff creation in Santa Monica best described as “a California-Byzantine-Moorish-style fantasy.”

A sign at the end of the Santa Monica Pier marks the traditional end of the legendary American highway.

A second generation sun-powered marvel lights up the night.

The decor of this Hollywood movie palace just barely predated the opening of King Tut's tomb.

This bank is widely believed to be the inspiration for the offices of Philip Marlowe, the hardboiled detective featured in a number of Raymond Chandler's stories.

World's largest collection of serial killer artwork and other macabre exhibits.

The three biggest silent film stars once shot iconic scenes here.

Marta Becket's hand-painted theater in the desert.

Four hundred granite steps were built into this massive rock by the National Park Service.

Quite simply the largest tree in the world (by volume).

The ghost town that ended up on Ebay.

The abandoned train depot now doubles as a well-placed rest stop for those who take the road less traveled.

This conservation area is also home to many of the region's desert tortoises.